Creating Synthetic Life DVD

SKU ID #264396

$19.95

The Creating Synthetic Life DVD offers a behind-the-scene look at the one of the leading scientists in the field of synthetic genomes. Dr. Craig Venter discusses his work, and its implications on the world. The Science Channel DVD features more than an hour of fascinating discussion of one of science's greatest breakthroughs.

The Creating Synthetic Life DVD looks at a first in history, the creation of synthetic life. Exclusive behind the scenes footage reveals the story behind Dr. Craig Venter's seven year journey to success. The Science Channel DVD explores the incredible implications for the future. One of the world's leading scientists has created synthetic life. Join the discussion on this incredible breakthrough and its profound implications for our future in the Craig Venter videos.

Shop for the Creating Synthetic Life DVD, and gain a better understanding of one of the greatest breakthroughs in science and its implications on the world.

The task is overwhelming and the video captures the TRUE nature of attempting something never tried before. From the open scene to the last photo of a new species and life, the video takes you on the journey from concept to completion one step at a time. The video, explains in details, how the creation of a new life was accomplished over several years of hard work.I believe a few additional graphics and a final graphic summary would cement this video together as an award winning, ground breaking documentary. I have already presented this video to middle school students in grades 6 and 7. They found the material interesting and somewhat easy to follow. The students had a ton of questions at the end of the video. I suggest a teacher guide be developed, based on the film in order assist teachers in answering questions. I suggest that teachers who watch and create labs and lessons share them on line to assist students in following the complex steps taken to create the new life form.